consew 226R1 vs Durkopp 291

[sufusanta]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking at buying my very first sewing machine. I want to use it to make auto upholstery.

I found 2 used machines in my state.

consew 226R1-clutch motor-table-G size bobbin-vertical axis -$500

Adler Durkopp 291-servo motor-M size bobbin-vertical axis -$400

Which one do you think I should go for and why?

 

[sufusanta]

@AlZilla@Wizcrafts can you help me?

[AlZilla]

I'm not familiar with either machine. There seem to be plenty of threads on both machines here on the forum.

Assuming both machines are serviceable, I kind of like the larger bobbin and servo motor for less money.

Sorry I can't be of more help!

[Wizcrafts]

19 hours ago, sufusanta said:

@AlZilla@Wizcrafts can you help me?

You can use the search box to look for previous discussions of the machines you are interested in. There, you will learn about any issues others have had with those machines.

I always recommend that you go and try out the machine, or have the owner show you if it sews and how to thread and operate it. From reading previous topics about the Adler 291, it may be a difficult machine for a beginner. Also, parts may be a problem. As for the Consew, it is a simpler walking foot machine that is similar in design to the venerable Singer 111 series. The G size bobbins hold a fair amount of thread. It is limited to #138 thread, tops. Most of the time, I use either #69 or #92 bonded thread in my Singer walking foot machines.

[Constabulary]

Dürkopp 291 parts are harder to find and accessories and parts are expensive it however is the newer machine model with a larger capacity hook. The advantage of the 226 is that is shares parts / accessories with the Singer 111w which are easy to find and cheap.

Here is a source for 291 parts:

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/parts-by-machine/durkopp-adler-industrial-sewing-machine-parts/durkopp-adler-291-292-spare-parts.html

Enjoy the prices ** kidding **

Edited 21 hours ago by Constabulary